Cryptocephalus merus

Cryptocephalus merus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae.[1][2][3] It is found in Arizona and Texas (the United States of the America), possibly also in Mexico.[3][4] It measures 3.8–4.3 mm (0.15–0.17 in) in length.[4]

Cryptocephalus merus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Cryptocephalus
Species:
C. merus
Binomial name
Cryptocephalus merus
Fall, 1932

References

  1. "Cryptocephalus merus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. "Cryptocephalus merus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. White, Richard E. (1968). "A review of the genus Cryptocephalus in America north of Mexico (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera)". Bulletin of the United States National Museum. 290: 1–124. doi:10.5479/si.03629236.290.1. hdl:10088/10243.Cryptocephalus merus: pp. 68–69.

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